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Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry Phase 1 Hearings Resume
Phase 1 hearings for the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry will resume today, Tuesday 31 October, in Edinburgh.
Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry Hearings: Details regarding Phase 2 hearings
PRESS NOTICE - Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry Hearings: Details regarding Phase 2 hearings
Respecting anonymity of witnesses
Comments from Lady Smith on the first day of Phase 2 of hearings regarding the prohibition of disclosure or publication of the identities of anonymous applicants and alleged abusers
Newsletter - Autumn/Winter 2017
The Inquiry has published its newsletter for autumn/winter 2017
Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry Hearings: Continuation of Phase 2
On Tuesday 24 April the Inquiry will resume hearing evidence relating to Phase 2 of its investigations into residential child care establishments run by Catholic Orders.
Request to Film - Lady Smith's Decision
This Inquiry’s first public hearing took place almost a year ago. Since then, in addition to the preliminary hearing, there have been 41 days of evidence.
Standard of Proof - Lady Smith's Decision
Decision by The Rt Hon Lady Smith, Chair Re: Standard of proof.
Phase 3 hearings - Press Release
This announcement provides information about Phase 3 of the Inquiry’s public hearing.